BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

Educational Resources:

Hotlines:

·         Text4baby sends free text messages about maternal and child health to the cell phones of pregnant women and new mothers. It is supported by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition. Mothers can sign up for the service by texting BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411. They will receive free, short text messages each week, timed to the baby’s due date or date of birth.

·         The La Leche League International operates a toll-free telephone helpline (1-800-525-3243) from 9 am to 5 pm CST. It is answered by a person who refers callers to specially trained mothers in their area. The LLLI also has an online help form that women can use to get answers to breastfeeding questions (http://www.llli.org/help_form)

·         The HHS’s Office on Women’s Health offers a telephone support line: (1-800-994-WOMAN) and online breastfeeding support (http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm) The specialists who staff the support line are trained in breastfeeding management. Other resources include a publication entitled Your Guide to Breastfeeding, which is available free in three languages; English, Spanish, and Chinese and in versions for different audiences; the general public, African American mothers, and Native American mothers.

La Leche Contacts:

  • St. Louis County:

    • Creve Coeur – click here for several Leaders’ phone numbers

    • Toddler Group – Becky (314) 616-5069
      University City – Jennifer (314) 329-0088
      Webster Groves/Maplewood – Erin (314) 249-4412

  • Jefferson County:

    • Fenton – Dawn (636) 677-6626

  • Franklin County: